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Beef vs. Chicken liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Beef and Chicken liver

  • Chicken liver is richer than Beef in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Iron, Selenium, Copper, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Chicken liver is 515% higher.
  • Beef contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted and Chicken, liver, all classes, raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +62.5%
Contains more Potassium +53%
Contains less Sodium -23.9%
Contains more Zinc +38.6%
Contains more Iron +195.7%
Contains more Magnesium +35.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.7%
Contains more Copper +407.2%
Contains more Manganese +2733.3%
Contains more Selenium +115%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 114% 10% 111% 32% 8% 101% 33% 2% 139%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 338% 14% 128% 21% 10% 73% 164% 34% 298%
Contains more Calcium +62.5%
Contains more Potassium +53%
Contains less Sodium -23.9%
Contains more Zinc +38.6%
Contains more Iron +195.7%
Contains more Magnesium +35.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.7%
Contains more Copper +407.2%
Contains more Manganese +2733.3%
Contains more Selenium +115%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Beef
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +184533.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +180%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +312.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +344.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +68.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1195.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.5%
Contains more Folate +8300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +293.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 3% 0% 19% 93% 108% 29% 155% 6% 527% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 665% 14% 0% 60% 77% 411% 183% 374% 197% 441% 2073% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +184533.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +180%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +312.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +344.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +68.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1195.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.5%
Contains more Folate +8300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +293.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +62.8%
Contains more Fats +35.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +16.4%
Contains more Other +430%
28% 7% 66%
Protein: 27.55 g
Fats: 6.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.71 g
Other: 0.2 g
17% 5% 76%
Protein: 16.92 g
Fats: 4.83 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 76.46 g
Other: 1.06 g
Contains more Protein +62.8%
Contains more Fats +35.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +16.4%
Contains more Other +430%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +118.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +145.5%
44% 47% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.595 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.734 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.532 g
38% 30% 32%
Saturated Fat: 1.563 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.249 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.306 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +118.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +145.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beef Chicken liver
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Chicken liver Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.73g Chicken liver
Protein 27.55g 16.92g Beef
Fats 6.54g 4.83g Beef
Carbs 0g 0.73g Chicken liver
Calories 169kcal 119kcal Beef
Calcium 13mg 8mg Beef
Iron 3.04mg 8.99mg Chicken liver
Magnesium 14mg 19mg Chicken liver
Phosphorus 259mg 297mg Chicken liver
Potassium 352mg 230mg Beef
Sodium 54mg 71mg Beef
Zinc 3.7mg 2.67mg Beef
Copper 0.097mg 0.492mg Chicken liver
Manganese 0.009mg 0.255mg Chicken liver
Selenium 25.4µg 54.6µg Chicken liver
Vitamin A 6IU 11078IU Chicken liver
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 3296µg Chicken liver
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.7mg Chicken liver
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU Beef
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Beef
Vitamin C 0mg 17.9mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.305mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B2 0.4mg 1.778mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B3 5.76mg 9.728mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 6.233mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B6 0.669mg 0.853mg Chicken liver
Folate 7µg 588µg Chicken liver
Vitamin B12 4.21µg 16.58µg Chicken liver
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg Beef
Tryptophan 0.359mg 0.176mg Beef
Threonine 1.534mg 0.725mg Beef
Isoleucine 1.52mg 0.813mg Beef
Leucine 2.833mg 1.512mg Beef
Lysine 3.178mg 1.332mg Beef
Methionine 0.871mg 0.432mg Beef
Phenylalanine 1.299mg 0.824mg Beef
Valine 1.603mg 0.998mg Beef
Histidine 1.244mg 0.507mg Beef
Cholesterol 85mg 345mg Beef
Trans Fat 0.375g 0.065g Chicken liver
Saturated Fat 2.595g 1.563g Chicken liver
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Beef
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g Beef
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g 0g Beef
Monounsaturated Fat 2.734g 1.249g Beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.532g 1.306g Chicken liver
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.005g Chicken liver
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.349g 0.475g Chicken liver
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Chicken liver
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g 0.006g Beef
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef Chicken liver
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Beef
374%
Chicken liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Beef
108%
Chicken liver

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.032g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef
Beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 260mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174006/nutrients
  2. Chicken liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171060/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.